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What does "sustainability" mean in programming?
sustainability is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
The ability of a system or development process to continue long-term without accumulating so much technical debt that progress stalls. Sustainable software practices include realistic deadlines, regular refactoring, and good documentation.
Example
"The team adopted a sustainable pace — regular refactoring keeps technical debt low and the codebase healthy."
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